Willa said:
Still pondering over my possible extension. .... This may seem obvious to some but I am trying to get ``build wise'' before commiting to a builder.
Thanks in advance.
Your question has been answered
However, with regards to getting 'build wise' the problem with this is the old saying " A little knowledge is dangerous".
No disrespect, but there are lots of ways for a builder to do a particular job. If you get an answer here, and then your builder does something else, then you think he has done it wrong. Then you start doubting, then nitpicking, then the relationship goes downhill fast.
I asume you will either get some plans done, and the builder follows them, and the BCO checks the work. Or you employ a competent builder and do it under building notice.
Either way, if you are not sure that you trust the builder, then employ someone to manage the work.
I've come across lots of customers who have 'read something' in a book and think that they then can then tell me where I am going wrong. They are a right pain, and its not a good working relationship. All the goodwill goes out of the window - often with the customer following it. lol